Best 3 Winter Wassail Recipes

Winter wassail, a mulled cider traditionally served during the Christmas season, is a warm and inviting beverage that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with a blend of spices, fruits, and apple cider, winter wassail is not only delicious but also believed to have various health benefits, including boosting the immune system, aiding digestion, and promoting relaxation. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply looking for a cozy drink to warm up on a cold winter night, this article will provide you with the best recipes for creating a perfect winter wassail that will surely impress your guests and bring holiday cheer to your home.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

WINTER WASSAIL

Winter Wassail image

Wassail comes from the Anglo-Saxon toast "waes hael" or be whole". The first carols were Yuletide drinking songs and singers caroled their neighbourhoods carrying their wassail bowls with them. That was just to get you into the spirit, now down to business. I have no idea how many servings you'll get. When I make this I don't use any alcohol and I serve small amounts to younger children (diluted with apple juice) while the men bring big coffee mugs (with their own spirit base).

Provided by Annacia

Categories Punch Beverage

Time 27m

Yield 35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 gallon apple cider
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
4 cinnamon sticks, 2-inch long
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 pint gin (optional) or 1 pint vodka, this is (optional)
2 lemons, sliced thin, seeds removed
3 oranges, sliced thin, seeds removed

Steps:

Pour cider into large kettle, add spices and salt. Bring to a hard boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes
Remove from stove, add sugar to taste, if needed.
Cool. Strain wassail. Keep in a cool place till ready to use, but it is not necessary to refrigerate.
To prepare a wassail bowl: Use a heavy china bowl, a crock pot or a punch bowl.
Heat it over a large kettle of boiling water. Add lemon and orange slices.
When warm, add gin or vodka and let it heat, but do not boil or spirits will evaporate. Remove from heat.
Pour in the boiling wassail. If possible keep the bowl hot over a candle or alcohol burner. Ladle into punch cups and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 30.6, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.2

CHRISTMAS WASSAIL

Christmas Wassail image

This hot cup of joy is sweet and warms you from head to toe.

Provided by JP

Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ gallon apple cider
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
46 fluid ounces cranberry juice cocktail
1 orange, thinly sliced
5 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon whole cloves

Steps:

Pour apple cider, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into a stockpot. Place orange slices, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves in a muslin pouch or directly into the apple cider mixture. Bring apple cider mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove orange slices and spices before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 24.8 mg, Sugar 44.8 g

WINTER WASSAIL

Winter Wassail image

Looks like I got this from a Southern Living Magazine some time back. This is good in the winter and since it is non-alcoholic you can let the kids have some. To spice it up you could add Vodka to it.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories Punch Beverage

Time 30m

Yield 13 cups, 13 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons whole allspice
2 teaspoons whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks
2 quarts apple cider
2 cups sugar
2 cups orange juice
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 cup water

Steps:

Tie first 3 ingredients together in a piece of cheesecloth or coffee filter.
Bring cider and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Add spice bag; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove spice bag and discard.
Stir in orange juice and remaining ingredients; simmer 5 minutes or until heated. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 34.6, Protein 0.4

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